Several recent incidents at different levels of Touch around Australia have lead the ATA to remind the Touch public of the respect that must be there between all involved in the sport.

Poor behaviour, abuse of players, referees or administration is not constructive, nor does it portray a positive image of our sport to children and to the general public.

In one recent case Penrith Touch have banned a player from all Touch activities for 15 years after he physically assaulted a referee.

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In another case NSW Touch highlighted that poor off-field behaviour would not be accepted, suspending the players involved from various events, including the upcoming Vawdon Cup.

The ATA would like to make it clear that Touch associations Australia-wide will be continually working to maintain a very high level of integrity and behaviour within our sport. Poor behaviour, abuse and so forth will not be tolerated.